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Sunday, April 3, 2011

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Photo Gallery: Chuck Fries, Hollywood movie maker turned book author

Prolific television producer, Chuck Fries, was in the spotlight recently at the Burbank public library sponsored “An Evening with Hollywood Movers & Shaker.” The event on March 22, drew a crowd to the Buena Vista Library. Fries was introduced by popular radio personality and disc jockey, Rick Dees, who has the #1 rated internationally syndicated radio show, “Rick Dees Weekly […]

Sunday, April 3, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, April 3, 2011

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“Hop” leaps to first place at the box office

Three new films grabbed the top spots at the box office this weekend. Out front and the new number one film in the country, “Hop,” with an estimated $38.1 million. The animated flick is a fantasy about a series of mishaps that almost derail Easter. The cast includes James Marsden, Russell Brand, and Hank Azaria. In second place, “Source Code,” debuted with $15 million. […]

Friday, April 1, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, April 1, 2011

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Friday night fireworks return to Dodger Stadium

A fan-favorite returns to Dodger Stadium tonight. The dazzling eye-popping Friday night fireworks are back this season and kicks-off tonight, after the Dodgers play the San Francisco Giants. Fans can watch the fireworks show from the outfield grass. Pizza Hut is sponsoring this series of fireworks shows on Friday nights from now through the end of summer. Here is the schedule: April 1, […]

Sunday, March 27, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, March 27, 2011

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“Wimpy Kid 2” beats the competition at the box office

“Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules” raced to the top of the box office this weekend with an estimated debut of $24.4 million. The family film is based on the second book in the popular “Diary of a Wimpy Kid ” series by cartoonist Jeff Kinney. The movie focuses on two brothers and their humorous escapades in middle school. Zachary […]

Saturday, March 26, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, March 26, 2011

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Mega Millions jackpot — one ticket wins at least $312 million

Finally, someone has a Mega Millions lottery ticket with all of the winning numbers from last night’s draw. Sigh, that ticket is not at my house — not even in California. The ticket that won the estmated $312 million jackpot was purchased in New York. There are reports that in the final count that jackpot could top out at $319 million. The […]

Saturday, March 26, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, March 26, 2011

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A look back: Paying homage to a movie star

Elizabeth Taylor, the Hollywood superstar with the incredible violet eyes, died of congestive heart failure in a Los Angeles hospital, last Wednesday, March 23, 2011. The two time Academy Award winner for best actress was 79. The next day in a small private funeral, Taylor was buried at Forest Lawn Glendale. The screen legend was laid to rest in the Memorial Terrace of […]

Saturday, March 26, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, March 26, 2011

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Job Seekers: Dodgers hang out the help wanted sign

The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking for new talent. You don’t have to be able to throw a fastball or hit a home run. The baseball organization is accepting applications and resumes right now for the part-time seasonal union position of Ticket Seller. The qualifications include excellent verbal communications, outstanding customer service, and at least a high school diploma or GED. […]

Friday, March 25, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, March 25, 2011

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Lottery Fever!!! Mega Millions jackpot grows to $312 million

The Mega Millions jackpot just keeps getting richer and richer. It has grown from $304-to-$312 million and could be even larger by draw time tonight at 8 p.m. Lottery fever has hopeful players slapping down a lot of green hoping to win a share of that jackpot. This Mega Millions jackpot is now the largest in the nation. The all […]

Thursday, March 24, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, March 24, 2011

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Mega Millions jackpot swells to $304 million!!!

The Mega Millions lottery jackpot is stuffed with the kind of money that could probably help balance the budget in a few cash-strapped cities or school districts. No one matched all of the winning numbers in last Tuesday’s game. That resulted in more moolah being added to the jackpot, which now stands at around $304 million. The lucky digits: 1, […]